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Residents are worried that plans to demolish a 1920s house to make way for a Georgian style home could impact on the character of the area.

Plans for the demolition of 95 Barton Road in Cambridge and erection of a new single family dwelling together with garage and ancillary studio, bin and cycle storage, access and landscaping, will be considered by Cambridge City Council’s planning committee on January 4.

The site is comprised of a large two-storey detached rendered property situated on the south side of Barton Road, opposite the junction with Gough Way.

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The application has been called in by Councillor Markus Gehring for determination by the planning committee due to concerns raised regarding drainage and impact on the character of the area.

Residents have signed a petition to raise awareness of their concerns.

A planning report reads: “The petition raises the following issues: Replacement by a larger and taller house that extends beyond the rear building line of other houses, damage to neighbouring properties though vibrations, health implications on elderly neighbours either side, and an increase in flood risk and pollution to lake.

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“There are also issues with contractor vehicles and associated traffic congestion, potential fracture of water pipes from heavy plant, additional height due to proposed building being built on a ground level that matches Barton Road, and a lack of consideration regarding deep foundations.”

The report, however, concludes that: "The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would respect the amenity of neighbouring properties. The proposed works would not adversely impact on flooding and would preserve the ecology of the area which would be secured through conditions."